NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 06610

CT · Population: 22,165

C
49/100
75
B+
Safety
32
D
Affordability
48
C
Quality of Life
42
C
Jobs
Zip 06610, CT — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 06610

Zip code 06610 is located in Connecticut and is home to approximately 22,165 residents. It receives an overall grade of C (score: 49/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

Crime rates here are below the national average, suggesting a relatively safe community.

Housing costs are a challenge in this area, with home values at $212,000 and median rent of $1,252/month against a median income of $49,396. Many residents face a significant housing cost burden.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 18.4% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 7.9% is above the national average, indicating a weaker local job market.

Scores are percentile-based: a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that dimension. Data is sourced from the US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and the FBI Uniform Crime Report.

Demographics & Economics

Median Income
$49,396
Home Value
$212,000
Rent
$1,252/mo
Median Age
39
College Educated
18.4%
Unemployment
7.9%
Owner-Occupied
51.1%
Rent Burden
30.4% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety75B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability32DLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life48CEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy42CLower unemployment = higher
Overall49CWeighted average

Methodology

All scores are percentile-based (0–100): a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that metric. Safety uses FBI Uniform Crime Report state-level data (Phase 2 will add zip-level granularity). Economic and demographic data is from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (2022).